You aren't kidding about the wool preparation, that's an all or nothing in achieving that dreamy experience that can only be achieved spinning longdraw. Thanks for the source info too.
I agree about the importance of the prep for long draw. I lightened up on the amount of fibers I was putting into rolags and it helped a lot. Thanks Sara❤
i have an antique double drive wheel that came with one whorl and one bobbin. only thing i could spin was fine singles with short forward draft. i had to ply on my hand spindle 😅 then i found a hobby craftsperson and had them make some new bobbins for me with different ratios. now my little wheel can do so much more and even lomg draw and i am so proud of it (and me for figuring out the right changes i needed 🙈)
Hi, Sara, great video as usual, though I'm still intimidated by long draw but I'm a really new wheel spinner, so I'll be patient. Have you made a video on the advantages of each type of tension. I listened to a presentation from a lady from my Guild, but I ended up more confused than illuminated. I've tried both Scotch and Irish tension and of the two I prefer Irish (am I a contraran?) but I'm not sure about double-drive and have no way to try it. I've discovered this passion for spinning, starting with your explanations about how to spin with a drop spindle, then support spindle, and your videos have been a game changer for me. So thanks again for all your generosity.
Don’t be intimidated. You can do it! Just remember, you probably dropped your spindle a lot when you were first starting out. So breaking your single learning longdraw is a given. It is going to happen. Believe you can do it and go with it. Remember, it is a dance. Your wheel knows the steps. You’re just learning so give yourself space to learn and also give yourself grace. No one can swim perfectly on their first or tenth try. Just keep at it!
Also, no. I have not done a video on the virtues or limitations to each wheel type. I could but I don’t have a true Irish tension wheel to show. But I could fake it. I’ll see what I can come up with.
@@TheSpinningSara That would be great. I'll also follow your advice and read on them, though it's not the same as listening to someone with experience. I'm al most ready to buy a wheel but, since it's a big investment, I want to make sure. I don't have room for more than one wheel. 😏
Thank you Sara! I have a question (it might be a stupid one :p): since preparation is important for long draw, would it be a good idea to card mill processed sliver into a batt? Or is it stupid/unecessary? I'm a beginner, comments and advices very welcome :)
I don’t think it’s a stupid question. I would say try it how it is first then make that decision. Is the sliver drafting smoothly? Or does it clump up or behave weirdly(not like you want it to). If so, then I would try carding a handful and see if that works better for you.
@@TheSpinningSara It's drafting smoothly-ish but the result is very inconsistent (more than my first try at long draw with carded fibres). I'll def card a small batt to try it out. Thank you! :D
You aren't kidding about the wool preparation, that's an all or nothing in achieving that dreamy experience that can only be achieved spinning longdraw. Thanks for the source info too.
I agree about the importance of the prep for long draw. I lightened up on the amount of fibers I was putting into rolags and it helped a lot. Thanks Sara❤
Less fiber is so key with rolags. Smart thinking!!
Lovely video Sara! I love and enjoy watching you spin. It’s therapeutic 👏👏❤️
Thanks!!
Excellent video
Thank you, Sara! ❤
Thank you!!
i have an antique double drive wheel that came with one whorl and one bobbin. only thing i could spin was fine singles with short forward draft. i had to ply on my hand spindle 😅 then i found a hobby craftsperson and had them make some new bobbins for me with different ratios. now my little wheel can do so much more and even lomg draw and i am so proud of it (and me for figuring out the right changes i needed 🙈)
Well done you! That’s such a cool story! Thanks for sharing 🤩
Hi, Sara, great video as usual, though I'm still intimidated by long draw but I'm a really new wheel spinner, so I'll be patient. Have you made a video on the advantages of each type of tension. I listened to a presentation from a lady from my Guild, but I ended up more confused than illuminated. I've tried both Scotch and Irish tension and of the two I prefer Irish (am I a contraran?) but I'm not sure about double-drive and have no way to try it. I've discovered this passion for spinning, starting with your explanations about how to spin with a drop spindle, then support spindle, and your videos have been a game changer for me. So thanks again for all your generosity.
Don’t be intimidated. You can do it! Just remember, you probably dropped your spindle a lot when you were first starting out. So breaking your single learning longdraw is a given. It is going to happen. Believe you can do it and go with it. Remember, it is a dance. Your wheel knows the steps. You’re just learning so give yourself space to learn and also give yourself grace. No one can swim perfectly on their first or tenth try. Just keep at it!
Also, no. I have not done a video on the virtues or limitations to each wheel type. I could but I don’t have a true Irish tension wheel to show. But I could fake it. I’ll see what I can come up with.
@@TheSpinningSara That would be great. I'll also follow your advice and read on them, though it's not the same as listening to someone with experience. I'm al most ready to buy a wheel but, since it's a big investment, I want to make sure. I don't have room for more than one wheel. 😏
This is great. Thank you! Are you still planning on a video about long draw on an espinner?
I am. But I don’t have the espinner everyone is interested in hearing about.
@ it’s the same mechanics though, isn’t it?
Yes. It is the exact same mechanics 😀
What type of saxony wheel are you using? It’s beautiful! Thank you for all of your content - I’m a huge fan :)
Thank you so much for watching!!
The wheel is a Lendrum Saxony in walnut.
Thank you Sara! I have a question (it might be a stupid one :p): since preparation is important for long draw, would it be a good idea to card mill processed sliver into a batt? Or is it stupid/unecessary? I'm a beginner, comments and advices very welcome :)
I don’t think it’s a stupid question. I would say try it how it is first then make that decision. Is the sliver drafting smoothly? Or does it clump up or behave weirdly(not like you want it to). If so, then I would try carding a handful and see if that works better for you.
@@TheSpinningSara It's drafting smoothly-ish but the result is very inconsistent (more than my first try at long draw with carded fibres). I'll def card a small batt to try it out. Thank you! :D